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Fayalite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.392   
5.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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