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Peridot and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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