Peridot and Goldstone Physical Properties

Peridot

Goldstone

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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

1.54-1.552.50-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Peridot and Goldstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Goldstone 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 Goldstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au

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Peridot and Goldstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Goldstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Goldstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Goldstone is 2.50-2.80.