Forsterite and Fancy Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Forsterite and Fancy Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite and Fancy Diamond 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 Fancy Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Forsterite and Fancy Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Fancy Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Fancy Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is Not Available whereas that of Fancy Diamond is Not Available.