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Peridot, a gemstone with a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, can be scratched by materials that are harder than it. This includes gemstones such as topaz (8), sapphire (9), and diamond (10), as well as many common materials like quartz (7). Care should be taken to avoid contact with items that can cause scratches, such as other harder gemstones or abrasive substances.
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What can scratch peridot?
A peridot could scratch any mineral with a Mohs hardness of 6.5 or less. Click on the link below for information on the Mohs hardness scale.
What mineral will scratch with a window glass or a knife blade?
A mineral that will scratch with a window glass but not with a knife blade is a mineral with a hardness between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale, such as orthoclase or peridot.
What is peridots hardness?
Peridot has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which measures the hardness of minerals based on their ability to scratch each other. This makes peridot a relatively durable gemstone suitable for everyday wear in jewelry.
What is the August birth stone?
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.
Is peridot a type of opal?
No. Peridot is olivine.
What is the difference between peridot and peridot quartz?
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.
What is the peridot's luster?
Peridot's luster is vitreous to oily. (:
What is peridot's luster?
Peridot's luster is vitreous to oily. (:
How do you pronounce peridot?
Peridot is pronounced as "PAIR-uh-dot."
What number is peridot hardness?
hardness of peridot 7.0 mohs.
What is August birth stone?
PERIDOT
What us state is peridot found in?
Peridot is primarily found in Arizona, United States. Other sources of peridot include Hawaii and New Mexico.
