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Binghamite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Binghamite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Peridot chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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