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Peridot and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.54-1.55
Conchoidal
Poor
6.5-7
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
 
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2.80-2.90
Uneven
{001} perfect
2.5
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot Vs Lepidolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is whereas that of Lepidolite is .