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Forsterite and Agate Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.23-3.26
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
6.5-7
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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2.60-2.64
Conchoidal
Indiscernible
6.5-7
SiO2

Forsterite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Agate 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 Forsterite and Agate chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite Vs Agate during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is whereas that of Agate is .