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Forsterite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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)
 
Brittle
Effervesces in cold
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4-4.2
Splintery
Perfect on {100} and {010}
4
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Forsterite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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