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Hiddenite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.23-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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