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Forsterite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.264.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Perfect on [1011]
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)
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Forsterite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Forsterite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.