Turquoise and Peridot Physical Properties

Turquoise

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.901.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Turquoise and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Turquoise and Peridot Specific Gravity

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