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Peridot and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Peridot and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Peridot and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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