Home
Gemstones


Peridot and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Peridot and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Peridot and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones