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Fayalite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Fayalite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Fayalite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.