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Peridot and Ceylonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Peridot and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Peridot and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.