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Inderite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
1.54-1.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Poor  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  

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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.

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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.

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