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Forsterite and Nosean Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.262.30-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Forsterite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Forsterite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.