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Forsterite and Canadian Ammolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pt

Forsterite and Canadian Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt

Forsterite and Canadian Ammolite Specific Gravity

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