Citrine and Peridot Physical Properties

Citrine

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.651.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Citrine and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Citrine and Peridot Specific Gravity

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