Pallasite and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.23-3.26
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
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Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Pallasite and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Forsterite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pallasite and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pallasite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pallasite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pallasite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.