Peridot and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
2.97-3.14
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Peridot and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Peridot and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.