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Peridot

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Peridot and Wood Opal Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.54-1.55
Conchoidal
Poor
6.5-7
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
 
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1.98-2.50
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None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Peridot and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Wood Opal 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 Wood Opal chemical formula.

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Peridot and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Wood Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot Vs Wood Opal during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is whereas that of Wood Opal is .