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Wardite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wardite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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