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Forsterite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Forsterite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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