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Sarcopside and Forsterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.23-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

46.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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