Peridot and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Peridot

Hiddenite

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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

1.54-1.553.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

LiAlSi₂O₆

Peridot and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Peridot and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.