Schorlomite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.934.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Schorlomite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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