Forsterite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Forsterite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Forsterite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.