Fayalite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Fayalite

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3923.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fayalite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fayalite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.