Taaffeite and Peridot Physical Properties

Taaffeite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.611.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Taaffeite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Taaffeite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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