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Gahnite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Fayalite 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 Gahnite and Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.