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Peridot and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Peridot and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Peridot and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.