Star diopside and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.23-3.26
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Star diopside and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Star diopside 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 Star diopside and Forsterite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Star diopside and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star diopside and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star diopside and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star diopside is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.