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Peridot and Anglesite 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
1.54-1.556.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.