Peridot and Zoisite Physical Properties

Peridot

Zoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.20-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Peridot and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Peridot and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.