Minerals
Peridot
Peridot is a mineral from the olivine family (Forsterite) and belongs to the nesosilicates groups.ۤFormula: Mg2SiO4
Colour: Green, yellow
Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 3.275
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Member of: Olivine group (Forsterite)
Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 3.275
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Member of: Olivine group (Forsterite)
Physical Properties
Transparency:Transparent, Translucent
Transparency:Transparent, Translucent
Streak:White
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:Perfect on {010}, imperfect on {100}
Fracture: Conchoidal
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:Perfect on {010}, imperfect on {100}
Fracture: Conchoidal
Locality from Museum Sample
Pakistan, Afghanistan, America
Application:
gem variety of the mineral forsterite
Pakistan, Afghanistan, America
Application:
gem variety of the mineral forsterite
