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Peridot and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell 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   
1.25-1.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
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Peridot and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Peridot and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.

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