Vlasovite and Peridot Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.971.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Vlasovite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Peridot chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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