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Peridot and Eosphorite Physical Properties

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
1.54-1.55
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.