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Fayalite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties


Kashmir sapphire and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Fayalite and Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Kashmir sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Kashmir sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is Not Available whereas that of Kashmir sapphire is Not Available.

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