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Peridot and Coral Physical Properties


Coral and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.60-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Peridot and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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Peridot and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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