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Pearl and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
1.54-1.55   

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

Cleavage
none   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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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.

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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.

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