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Fayalite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.392  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Fayalite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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