Peridot and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
2.9
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.