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Sinhalite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
1.54-1.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  

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Sinhalite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Peridot chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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