Sulphur and Peridot Physical Properties

Sulphur

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.05-2.081.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Sulphur and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Sulphur and Peridot Specific Gravity

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