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Peridot and Prehnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Peridot and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Peridot and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.