Peridot and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
4.32-4.48
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
{101}, good; {010}, poor
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.