Tsavorite and Peridot Physical Properties

Tsavorite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.731.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

2.5 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Tsavorite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Tsavorite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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