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Thaumasite and Peridot Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Thaumasite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Thaumasite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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