Uvite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Uvite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Uvite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.