Thulite and Fayalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1
4.392
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Thulite and Fayalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Fayalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Thulite and Fayalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.