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Verdite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Verdite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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