Peridot and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Peridot

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.71-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Peridot and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.