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Peridot and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.44-2.62   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5-5.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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