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Peridot and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Peridot and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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