Peridot and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Peridot and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Peridot and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.