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Lawsonite 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
3.09
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Lawsonite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Peridot chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Lawsonite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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