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Forsterite and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.262.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Forsterite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Forsterite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.