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Peridot and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
6.46-6.57   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor   
Good [110] and [021]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Peridot and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.

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