Peridot and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Peridot and Kunzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
Peridot and Kunzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.