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Peridot and Glass Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
2.39-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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Peridot and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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Peridot and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.