Peridot and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Peridot

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Peridot and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.