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Forsterite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Forsterite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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