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Peridot and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.554.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Peridot and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Adamite 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 Peridot and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Peridot and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.