Pearl and Peridot Physical Properties

Pearl

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.851.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Pearl and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Pearl and Peridot Specific Gravity

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