Peridot and Muscovite Physical Properties

Peridot

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Peridot and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Peridot and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.