Forsterite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
2.62-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Forsterite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Forsterite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.