Forsterite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Forsterite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.23-3.263.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Forsterite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Forsterite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.