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Peridot and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Pyrope Spessartine and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.62-4.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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