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Fayalite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Fayalite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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