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Peridot and Phosgenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
6.13
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.