Simpsonite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Simpsonite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Simpsonite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.