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Tsavorite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tsavorite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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