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Peridot and Pargasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.