Sarcopside and Fayalite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Fayalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Fayalite chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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