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Peridot and Black Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.