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Forsterite
Forsterite

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Forsterite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.261
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Forsterite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Forsterite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.