Yes..in a high definition the Fayalite can be able to scratch the Orthoclase but not the topaz. If you look on the Mohs scale, the Orthoclase is not harder than the Topaz. So, in clear words, yes!!
Fayalite has a hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale. Therefore it scratches orthoclase (hardness 6), but not topaz (hardness 8).
quartz
fayalite and forstrite calsite and siderite
Caribbean Topaz is a name for Titanium Treated Topaz commonly known as, Mystic Topaz.Caribbean Topaz is a name for Titanium Treated Topaz commonly known as, Mystic Topaz.
yellow topaz November Gemstone: Citrine, Yellow Topaz November Birthstone Color: Yellow
Luster of Topaz is Vitreous
topaz has a hardness of 8 on the mohs hardness scale, quartz has a hardness of 7. topaz will be able to scratch quartz, but quartz can never scratch topaz.
Yes, fayalite is magnetic, ithas a magnetic susceptibilty of approx 33 SI units, similar to prryhotite.
fayalite and forstrite calsite and siderite
The mineral Olivine is a series between two end members, fayalite and forsterite. Fayalite is the iron rich member while forsterite is the magnesium rich member.
Topaz is the common name for Topaz.
Caribbean Topaz is a name for Titanium Treated Topaz commonly known as, Mystic Topaz.Caribbean Topaz is a name for Titanium Treated Topaz commonly known as, Mystic Topaz.
Topaz Mountain is located in Utah (state gem is topaz) and it does have topaz in this mountain
yellow topaz November Gemstone: Citrine, Yellow Topaz November Birthstone Color: Yellow
Luster of Topaz is Vitreous
Translucent, transparent, transcendent. Topaz. See it, wear it, enjoy. Topaz. Need earrings? Need pendants? Need topaz.
No Topaz is harder.
topaz has a hardness of 8 on the mohs hardness scale, quartz has a hardness of 7. topaz will be able to scratch quartz, but quartz can never scratch topaz.
Topaz is used for decorative purposes.