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Forsterite and Vivianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Forsterite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Forsterite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.