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Pearl and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pearl and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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