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Thulite and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13.23-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thulite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thulite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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