Agate and Peridot Physical Properties

Agate

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

1.54-1.55

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Agate and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Agate and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.