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Peridot and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.15-3.21
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
6.5-7
6-7
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

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.