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Magnetite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Magnetite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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