Home
Gemstones


Peridot and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Poor  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Peridot and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Peridot and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious Gemstones


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones