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Zinnwaldite and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zinnwaldite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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