Heliotrope and Fayalite Physical Properties

Heliotrope

Fayalite

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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

2.614.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Heliotrope and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Heliotrope and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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