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Peridot and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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