Peridot and Copper Physical Properties

Peridot

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.55Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Peridot and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Peridot and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.