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Peridot and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Peridot and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Peridot and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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