Sardonyx and Fayalite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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

2.55-2.704.392

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

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sardonyx and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sardonyx and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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