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Peridot and Viridine 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
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Peridot and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Peridot and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.