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Adamite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Adamite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Forsterite 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 Adamite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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