Hyalite and Peridot Physical Properties

Hyalite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Hyalite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Hyalite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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