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Rossmanite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Rossmanite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Peridot chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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