Fayalite and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392
  
2.15
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Fayalite and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fayalite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.