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Forsterite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Forsterite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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