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Gaspeite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Gaspeite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Peridot chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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