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Forsterite and Nosean Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.23-3.26
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
6.5-7
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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2.30-2.40
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Perfect
-9999
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.

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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 Vs Nosean during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is whereas that of Nosean is .