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Pyrope Spessartine
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Pyrope Spessartine and Peridot 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
3.62-4.331.54-1.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Pyrope Spessartine and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Peridot chemical formula.

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

Pyrope Spessartine and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.