Peridot and Cryolite Physical Properties

Peridot

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.