Peridot and Manganaxinite Physical Properties

Peridot

Manganaxinite

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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

1.54-1.553.314

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.