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Peridot and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Poor   
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Peridot and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Peridot and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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