Garnet Malaia and Peridot Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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1.54-1.55

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Garnet Malaia and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Garnet Malaia and Peridot Specific Gravity

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