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Zebra Rock and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zebra Rock and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zebra Rock 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 Zebra Rock and Forsterite chemical formula.

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

Zebra Rock and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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