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Friedelite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
1.54-1.55   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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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.

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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.

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