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Moonstone and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
1.54-1.55  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  

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Moonstone and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Peridot chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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