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Fayalite and Schultenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
5.943-6.07
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Schultenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Schultenite 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 Schultenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Schultenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Schultenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Schultenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 5.943-6.07 whereas that of Schultenite is 5.943-6.07.