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Forsterite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
3.43-3.44  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
None Observed  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Forsterite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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