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Peridot and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-3   

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

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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.

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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.

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