Forsterite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Forsterite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.23-3.262.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Forsterite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Forsterite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.