Rhodolite and Peridot Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Peridot

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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

3.841.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Rhodolite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Rhodolite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.