Forsterite and Herderite Physical Properties

Forsterite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Forsterite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.