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Peridot and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Peridot and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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