Forsterite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Forsterite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Forsterite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.