Peridot and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Peridot

Plumbogummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.554.014

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.