Morion and Fayalite Physical Properties

Morion

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

2.654.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Morion and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Morion and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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