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Peridot and Umbalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Peridot and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Peridot and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.