Sarcopside and Peridot Physical Properties

Sarcopside

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

3.79-3.941.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Sarcopside and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Peridot Specific Gravity

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