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Eudialyte and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
H 2 SO 4
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Eudialyte and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Eudialyte and Peridot Specific Gravity

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