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Diaspore and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Diaspore and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Diaspore and Peridot Specific Gravity

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