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Emerald and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
1.54-1.55   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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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.

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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.

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