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Amazonite and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Amazonite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Amazonite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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