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Peridot and Analcime 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
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.