Peridot and Fayalite Physical Properties

Peridot

Fayalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.554.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Peridot and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.