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Fayalite and Tinaksite 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
4.392
2.82
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.