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Peridot and Aventurine Physical Properties


Aventurine and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
SiO2   

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Peridot and Aventurine Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Aventurine 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 Aventurine chemical formula.

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Peridot and Aventurine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Aventurine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Aventurine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Aventurine is 2.64-2.69.

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