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Fayalite and Humite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.392
Conchoidal
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
6.5-7
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
Brittle
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3.20-3.32
Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor
6-6.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fayalite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Humite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Fayalite and Humite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite Vs Humite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is whereas that of Humite is .