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Peridot and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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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)   

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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.

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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.

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