Peridot and Clintonite Physical Properties

Peridot

Clintonite

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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

1.54-1.553.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Peridot and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Peridot and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.