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Peridot and Amblygonite Physical Properties

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
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.