Peridot and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Peridot

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.