Peridot and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Peridot

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.556.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Peridot and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Peridot and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.