Diamond and Peridot Physical Properties

Diamond

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.531.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

106.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Diamond and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Peridot Specific Gravity

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