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Peridot and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
CaF2

Peridot and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Peridot and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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