Peridot and Tremolite Physical Properties

Peridot

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.