Peridot and Baryte Physical Properties

Peridot

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.55

4.3-5

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.