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Forsterite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Forsterite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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