Peridot and Spodumene Physical Properties

Peridot

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

LiAlSi₂O₆

Peridot and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Peridot and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.