Peridot and Creedite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
2.70
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Perfect on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4.5
  
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.
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.