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Forsterite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
2.54-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
Good in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Forsterite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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