Peridot and Wernerite Physical Properties

Peridot

Wernerite

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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

1.54-1.552.50-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Peridot and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.