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Peridot and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
NaCl

Peridot and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Peridot and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.