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Peridot and Atacamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Peridot and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Peridot and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.