Morion and Peridot Physical Properties

Morion

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

2.651.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Morion and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Morion and Peridot Specific Gravity

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