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Leucite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Leucite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite 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 Leucite and Peridot chemical formula.

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Leucite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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