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Iddingsite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Iddingsite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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