Garnet and Forsterite Physical Properties

Garnet

Forsterite

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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

3.55-4.333.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Forsterite 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 Garnet and Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Garnet and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.