Peridot and Pyrope Physical Properties

Peridot

Pyrope

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.62-3.87

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

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

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Peridot and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.