Forsterite and Mellite Physical Properties

Forsterite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Forsterite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.