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Forsterite and Charlesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.261.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Forsterite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Forsterite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.