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Peridot and Pyrope Spessartine 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
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, 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
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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

Peridot and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.