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Fayalite and Meionite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.392
Conchoidal
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
6.5-7
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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2.78
Uneven, Conchoidal
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
5-6
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fayalite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Meionite Specific Gravity

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