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Peridot and Schorlomite 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
3.77-3.93
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.