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Peridot and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
4.392   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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