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Fayalite
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Fayalite and Moss Agate 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
4.3922.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fayalite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fayalite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.