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Forsterite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Forsterite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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