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Pectolite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Pectolite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Peridot chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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