Peridot and Turquoise Physical Properties

Peridot

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Peridot and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Peridot and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.