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Viridine and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Viridine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Viridine and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine 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 Viridine and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Viridine and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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