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Sussexite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Sussexite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Peridot chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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