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Fayalite and Thaumasite 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
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fayalite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fayalite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.