Sylvite and Peridot Physical Properties

Sylvite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9931.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Sylvite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Sylvite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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