Fayalite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Fayalite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3923.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fayalite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fayalite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.