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Richterite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
4.392   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Richterite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Fayalite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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

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