Sulfur and Forsterite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Forsterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sulfur and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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