Glass and Peridot Physical Properties

Glass

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.001.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Glass and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Glass and Peridot Specific Gravity

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