Peridot and Microcline Physical Properties

Peridot

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Peridot and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.