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Peridot and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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Peridot and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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Peridot and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.