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Peridot and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Not Available   

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Peridot and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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