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Peridot and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Poor   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
9   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Peridot and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

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Peridot and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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