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Fayalite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
5.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.