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Forsterite and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
3.03-3.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Forsterite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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