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Uvite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Uvite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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