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Lawsonite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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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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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.

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