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Peridot and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
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Peridot and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Peridot and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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