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Peridot and Faustite 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
2.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.