Peridot and Gibbsite Physical Properties

Peridot

Gibbsite

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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

1.54-1.552.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Al(OH)3

Peridot and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Peridot and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.