Calcite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Calcite

Forsterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.73

3.23-3.26

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Calcite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Calcite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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