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Forsterite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Forsterite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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