Peridot and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Peridot

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Peridot and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Peridot and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.