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Peridot and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Peridot and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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