Home
×

Fayalite
Fayalite

Lazulite
Lazulite



ADD
Compare
X
Fayalite
X
Lazulite

Fayalite and Lazulite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Fayalite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Fayalite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.