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Geodes and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Geodes Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.23-3.26   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Geodes and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Geodes and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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