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Fibrolite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Fibrolite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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