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Hayne and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Hayne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.50  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6.5-7  

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

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Hayne and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hayne 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 Hayne and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Hayne and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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