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Quartz and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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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
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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