Peridot and Serpentine Physical Properties

Peridot

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Peridot and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Peridot and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.