Forsterite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Forsterite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Forsterite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.