Forsterite and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
4.27-4.35
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
{010} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Forsterite and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Forsterite and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.