Peridot and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Peridot

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Peridot and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Peridot and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.