Hypersthene and Peridot Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.551.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Hypersthene and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Hypersthene and Peridot Specific Gravity

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