Peridot and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Peridot

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.554.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Peridot and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.