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Peridot and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
1.19-1.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Not Available   

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Peridot and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Peridot and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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