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Villiaumite and Fayalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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