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Fayalite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

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