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Prismatine and Forsterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.34
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{110} Perfect
-9999
Zn3(AsO4)2(H2O)
 
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3.23-3.26
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
6.5-7
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prismatine and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Prismatine and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prismatine and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prismatine Vs Forsterite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prismatine is whereas that of Forsterite is .