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Glaucophane and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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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.

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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.

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