Adularia and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Adularia and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Adularia and Peridot 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 Adularia and Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Adularia and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.