Peridot and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Peridot and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Peridot and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.