Peridot and Creedite Physical Properties

Peridot

Creedite

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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

1.54-1.552.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Creedite Specific Gravity

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