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Peridot and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Peridot and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Peridot and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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