Milarite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Milarite

Fayalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.52-2.604.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Milarite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Milarite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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