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Fayalite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3926.8-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
C20H36

Fayalite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Fayalite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.