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Peridot and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Peridot Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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