Forsterite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
  
2.2-2.6
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
  
Forsterite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite and Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Forsterite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.