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Peridot and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Peridot and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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