Paraiba and Fayalite Physical Properties

Paraiba

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

3.04-3.134.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Paraiba and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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