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Peridot and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

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
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Peridot and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Peridot and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.