Marble and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Marble and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble 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 Marble and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Marble and Peridot Specific Gravity

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