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Forsterite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Forsterite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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