Vanadinite and Peridot Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.11.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Vanadinite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Vanadinite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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