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Vishnevite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vishnevite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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