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Staurolite and Fayalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Staurolite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Staurolite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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