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Feldspar and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Feldspar and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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