Magnetite and Peridot Physical Properties

Magnetite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.21.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Magnetite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Magnetite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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