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Peridot and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite 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   
3.16-3.43   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Peridot and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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