Peridot and Milarite Physical Properties

Peridot

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.10 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.11 Cleavage

Poor

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.12 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.15 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Peridot and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.