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Smaragdite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Smaragdite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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