Kainite and Peridot Physical Properties

Kainite

Peridot

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.151.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Kainite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Peridot 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 Kainite and Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Kainite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.