Carnelian and Peridot Physical Properties

Carnelian

Peridot

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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

2.58-2.641.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Carnelian and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Carnelian and Peridot Specific Gravity

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