Fayalite and Marialite Physical Properties

Fayalite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3922.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fayalite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Fayalite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.