Forsterite and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
  
2.15
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Forsterite and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Forsterite and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.