Humite and Peridot Physical Properties

Humite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.321.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Humite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Humite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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