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Peridot and Linarite Physical Properties

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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
1.54-1.555.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.