Ammonite and Peridot Physical Properties

Ammonite

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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

Not Available1.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Ammonite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammonite 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 Ammonite and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Ammonite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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