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Agrellite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.88   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Agrellite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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