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Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Grandidierite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Grandidierite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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