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Tektite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Poor   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Tektite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Peridot chemical formula.

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Tektite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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

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