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Milarite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Milarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60   
4.392   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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