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Peridot and Uvarovite 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
3.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.