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Peridot and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Peridot and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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

Peridot and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.