Stichtite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Stichtite

Forsterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.11-2.203.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stichtite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Stichtite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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