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Peridot and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Peridot and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Peridot and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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