Peridot and Anatase Physical Properties

Peridot

Anatase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Peridot and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.