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Forsterite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26   
2.44-2.62   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Forsterite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.

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