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Forsterite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Forsterite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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