Peridot and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Peridot and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Peridot and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.