Arfvedsonite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Forsterite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Arfvedsonite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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