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Peridot and Sapphirine Physical Properties

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
3.40-3.58
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.