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Chlorite group and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
3.23-3.26   

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

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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