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Peridot and Amazonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
KAlSi3O8

Peridot and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Peridot and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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