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Peridot and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
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

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.

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