Home
Gemstones


Peridot and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

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.

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones