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Almandine and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.301.54-1.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Almandine and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Peridot 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 Almandine and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Almandine and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.