Povondraite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.26
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Povondraite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Povondraite and Peridot 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 Povondraite and Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Povondraite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Povondraite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Povondraite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Povondraite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.