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Amber and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.101.54-1.55
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.56.5-7
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Amber and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Amber and Peridot Specific Gravity

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