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Goldstone and Fayalite Physical Properties

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
2.50-2.80
4.392
1.5 Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Au
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Goldstone and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Fayalite chemical formula.

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

Goldstone and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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