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Peridot and Honey Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Peridot and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Peridot and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.