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Peridot and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.