Forsterite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Forsterite

Pietersite

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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

3.23-3.26Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Forsterite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Forsterite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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