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Peridot and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Peridot and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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