Fayalite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Fayalite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.392Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Fayalite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Fayalite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.