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Peridot and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Peridot and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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