Peridot and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Peridot

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Peridot and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Alexandrite 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 Peridot and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Peridot and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.