Chlorite group and Peridot Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.31.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Chlorite group and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Chlorite group and Peridot Specific Gravity

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