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Aragonite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Aragonite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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