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Peridot and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Peridot and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Peridot and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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