Peridot and Star Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
3.90-4.05
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
Poor
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Peridot and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Peridot and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.