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Amazonite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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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.

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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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