Forsterite and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Forsterite and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
>
Forsterite and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.