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Forsterite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KCl  

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Forsterite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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