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Forsterite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  

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Forsterite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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