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Peridot and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Schorlomite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.77-3.93   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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