Peridot and Sylvite Physical Properties

Peridot and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Peridot and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.