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Willemite and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.89-4.181.54-1.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Willemite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Willemite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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