Home
Gemstones


Peridot and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

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.

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones