Peridot and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Peridot

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Peridot and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.