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Peridot and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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Peridot and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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Peridot and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.