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Fayalite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.392  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Fayalite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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