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Peridot and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor   
001   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Peridot and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Peridot and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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