Peridot and Alunite Physical Properties

Peridot

Alunite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.6-2.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

On {0001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Peridot and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

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Peridot and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.