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Peridot and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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