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Humite and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
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

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.