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Dendrite crystal
Dendrite crystal

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Dendrite crystal and Forsterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

13.23-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

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Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

-99996.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dendrite crystal and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dendrite crystal- -
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dendrite crystal and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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