Fayalite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6,5 – 7,0
Specific Gravity 4,392
Refractive Index 1,827 – 1,879
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Vitreous,Resinous
Cleavage Imperfect
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Pleochroism Faint: pale yellow - yellow-orange, reddish brown.

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Fayalite
Mohs hardness of Fayalite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Fayalite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Fayalite

A fayalite é o membro rico em ferro da série olivina, com cores que variam de amarelo a amarelo-esverdeado e castanho-esverdeado escuro. Embora quimicamente distinta da peridote (forsterite), compartilha com ela a associação a rochas ígneas. Os cristais transparentes de qualidade gema são raros e dificilmente facetados. A fayalite é principalmente de interesse mineralógico, e os exemplares de qualidade gema são valorizados por colecionadores de rarezas do mundo das gemas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fayalite?
A fayalite é o membro rico em ferro da série olivina, com cores que variam de amarelo a amarelo-esverdeado e castanho-esverdeado escuro. Embora quimicamente distinta da peridote (forsterite), compartilha com ela a associação a rochas ígneas. Os cristais transparentes de qualidade gema são raros e di
What is the hardness of Fayalite?
Fayalite has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Fayalite?
Fayalite is primarily Various.
How much does Fayalite cost?
Fayalite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Fayalite?
Fayalite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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