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Peridot and Willemite 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
3.89-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Peridot and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.