Fayalite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Fayalite

Plumbogummite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3924.014

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Fayalite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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

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Fayalite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.