Peridot and Lepidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
2.80-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
{001} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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 and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.