Home
Gemstones


Peridot and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.84   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Peridot and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Peridot and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones