Peridot and Austinite Physical Properties

Peridot

Austinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.554.12

1 7.18

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

6.5-74-4.5

2 10

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)

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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.