Rhodolite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Rhodolite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Forsterite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
• Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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