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Leucophanite 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
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4.392
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Leucophanite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Fayalite chemical formula.

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

Leucophanite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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