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Peridot and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
5.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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Peridot and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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Peridot and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.