Peridot and Brucite Physical Properties

Peridot

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Peridot and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.