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Zincite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
4.392   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Zincite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Fayalite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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

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