Peridot and Selenite Physical Properties

Peridot

Selenite

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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

1.54-1.55Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.