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Sinhalite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sinhalite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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