Charlesite and Peridot Physical Properties

Charlesite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.791.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Charlesite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Charlesite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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