Peridot and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Peridot

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Peridot and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Peridot and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.