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Fayalite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite 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   
3.314   

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

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Fayalite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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