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Peridot and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Peridot and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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