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Forsterite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Forsterite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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