Friedelite and Peridot Physical Properties

Friedelite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.191.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Friedelite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Friedelite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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