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Peridot and Agate Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Peridot and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Agate Opal 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 Agate Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Peridot and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.