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Peridot and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Poor   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
KAlSi3O8   

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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.

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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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