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Inderite and Peridot Physical Properties

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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
1.79
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Inderite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Inderite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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