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Nepouite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Nepouite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Peridot chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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