Xonotlite and Peridot Physical Properties

Xonotlite

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

2.71-2.721.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Xonotlite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Xonotlite and Peridot Specific Gravity

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