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Peridot and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Peridot and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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