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Peridot and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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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.

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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.

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