Glass and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
3.23-3.26
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Chemical Composition
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Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Glass and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Forsterite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Glass and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.