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Fayalite and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fayalite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fayalite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.