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Poldervaartite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.91   
4.392   

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

Cleavage
None   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Poldervaartite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Fayalite chemical formula.

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Poldervaartite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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

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