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Peridot and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Poor   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Peridot and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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