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Forsterite and Ammonite Physical Properties


Ammonite 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   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-5   

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

While comparing Forsterite and Ammonite 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 Ammonite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Ammonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Ammonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Ammonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is Not Available whereas that of Ammonite is Not Available.

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