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Johachidolite and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.45
3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Johachidolite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite and Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Johachidolite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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