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Fayalite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.392   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Fayalite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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