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Zultanite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Zultanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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-  

Solubility
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-  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
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Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

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

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Zultanite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zultanite 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 Zultanite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Zultanite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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

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