Forsterite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Forsterite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Forsterite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.