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Serendibite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None Observed   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Serendibite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Serendibite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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