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Peridot and Epidote Physical Properties

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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
1.54-1.55
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.