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Peridot and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite 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   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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