Peridot and Magnesite Physical Properties

Peridot

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Peridot and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.