Forsterite and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
4.28-4.42
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Forsterite and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Forsterite and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.