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Fayalite
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Fayalite Information

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Yellow, Brown, Black, Black

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

4.392
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

2.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Resinous

3.2 Pleochroism

Faint

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

3.5 Refractive Index

1.827-1.879
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.042-0.051
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Fayalite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Fayalite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Fayalite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Fayalite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Fayalite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Fayalite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Yellow, Brown, Black, Black.
  • Chemical Formula: Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).