Scorzalite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Scorzalite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Scorzalite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.