Forsterite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Forsterite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.23-3.262.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Forsterite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Forsterite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.