Chlorite group and Forsterite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Forsterite

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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

2.6-3.33.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Chlorite group and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chlorite group and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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