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Forsterite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
(e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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 Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.

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