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Fayalite and Sinhalite 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
4.3923.46-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fayalite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fayalite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.