Peridot and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Peridot

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.