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Gaspeite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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