Peridot and Carletonite Physical Properties

Peridot

Carletonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Peridot and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.