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Forsterite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Forsterite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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