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Fayalite and Topaz Physical Properties

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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
4.3923.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Fayalite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Fayalite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.