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Sulfur and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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