Zincite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Zincite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Zincite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.