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Citrine and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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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.

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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.

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