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Forsterite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Forsterite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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