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Edenite and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.371.54-1.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Edenite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Edenite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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