Sulfur and Fayalite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Fayalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sulfur and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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