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Peridot and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.