Forsterite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Forsterite

Hyalite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.23-3.26Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Forsterite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Compare Green Gemstones

Forsterite Vs Grandidierite

Forsterite Vs Hackmanite

Forsterite Vs Grossular

Forsterite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.