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Forsterite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.262.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Forsterite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Forsterite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.