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Tinzenite 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
3.355-3.433
3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tinzenite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tinzenite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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