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Forsterite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Forsterite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Forsterite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.