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Forsterite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.23-3.26-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
S8

Forsterite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Forsterite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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