Pyrope Almandine and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Pyrope Almandine and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Peridot 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 Pyrope Almandine and Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Pyrope Almandine and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.