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Shigaite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.324.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shigaite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Fayalite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shigaite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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