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Peridot and Prase Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.