Fayalite and Ruby Physical Properties

Fayalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3923.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-79

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al ₂ O ₃

Fayalite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Fayalite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.