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Hauyne and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
3.23-3.26   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hauyne and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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