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Schorlomite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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
3.77-3.93
4.392
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
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.