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Peridot and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Peridot and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

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Peridot and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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