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Peridot and Cancrinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
2.42-2.52
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Peridot and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Peridot and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.