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Peridot and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
SiO2   

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Peridot and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Peridot and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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