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Peridot and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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