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Forsterite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Forsterite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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