very poor
Cleavage in two directions, one good, one distinct.
Peridot typically exhibits a conchoidal fracture, meaning it breaks in a smooth, curved manner like glass. It does not have a distinctive cleavage pattern due to its crystalline structure.
Peridot (the silicate mineral) has 'poor' cleavage.See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
Peridot exhibits a conchoidal fracture, meaning it breaks smoothly like glass rather than along defined planes. It does not possess cleavage, which is the tendency of some minerals to break along specific, flat surfaces. This characteristic contributes to peridot's unique appearance and durability in jewelry.
Peridot, the birthstone of August, carries a lime green color and is one of only a few gemstones that exists in only one color.Modern Birthstones: Peridot (kind of yellow green) Traditional Birthstones: Sardonyx, Carnelian.Other than Peridot, Aventurine and Sapphire are also classified as modern birthstones.
No. Peridot is olivine.
Peridot quartz is just the color possibly. Peridot is actually a semi precious stone. Cabochon is a type of cut. As for the Peridot Quartz.....I am not sure if it is actual peridot or a another name game to sell lab-created crap.
Peridot's luster is vitreous to oily. (:
Peridot's luster is vitreous to oily. (:
Peridot is pronounced as "PAIR-uh-dot."
hardness of peridot 7.0 mohs.
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