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Forsterite and Aventurine feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Forsterite and Aventurine feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Aventurine feldspar 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 Aventurine feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Forsterite and Aventurine feldspar Specific Gravity

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