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Chiastolite and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chiastolite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chiastolite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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