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Forsterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Forsterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Forsterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.