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Lawsonite and Fayalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
4.392
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Fayalite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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