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Clintonite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Clintonite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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