Fayalite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Fayalite

Sphalerite

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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

4.3923.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fayalite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fayalite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.