Swiss blue topaz and Fayalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.392
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
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Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Swiss blue topaz and Fayalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Swiss blue topaz 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 Swiss blue topaz and Fayalite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Swiss blue topaz and Fayalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Swiss blue topaz and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Swiss blue topaz and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Swiss blue topaz is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.