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Forsterite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Forsterite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Forsterite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.