Peridot and Cymophane Physical Properties

Peridot

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Peridot and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.