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Scorzalite 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
3.31
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scorzalite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scorzalite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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