Emerald and Peridot Physical Properties

Emerald

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Hard

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.78

1.54-1.55

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Emerald and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Emerald and Peridot Specific Gravity

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