Peridot and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
3.62-4.20
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7-7.5
  
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.