Fayalite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Fayalite

Wulfenite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3926.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fayalite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Fayalite Vs Marcasite

Fayalite Vs Magnesite

Fayalite Vs Legrandite

Fayalite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.