Riebeckite and Peridot Physical Properties

Riebeckite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Peridot chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Riebeckite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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