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Peridot and Fibrolite 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
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.