Peridot and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
5.5-6.0
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
{001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Peridot and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Peridot and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.