Verdite and Peridot Physical Properties

Verdite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.0

1.54-1.55

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Verdite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Verdite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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