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Hyacinth and Forsterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.23-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Hyacinth and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Forsterite chemical formula.

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

Hyacinth and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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