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Forsterite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Forsterite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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