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Peridot and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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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.

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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.

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