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Peridot and Austinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Peridot and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Peridot and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.