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Glaucophane and Peridot Physical Properties

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
3-3.15
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Glaucophane and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Glaucophane and Peridot Specific Gravity

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