Fayalite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Fayalite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fayalite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.