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Grandidierite and Forsterite 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
2.85-3.00
3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grandidierite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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

Grandidierite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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