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Chrome Pyrope and Peridot Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Chrome Pyrope and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope 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 Chrome Pyrope and Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Chrome Pyrope and Peridot Specific Gravity

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