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Vlasovite
Vlasovite

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Vlasovite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.973.23-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

66.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vlasovite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vlasovite- -
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vlasovite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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