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Peridot and Chrome Pyrope 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.62-3.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Peridot and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Chrome Pyrope 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 Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

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

Peridot and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.