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Gemstones that begin with the letter "P"

Gemstone Crystal System Density Hardness Refractive index Treatments

Pearl

organic 2.70 2.4-4.0 1.530-1.685 dying,bleaching

Peridot

orthorhombic 3.34 6.5-7.9 1.654-1.690 none

Pyrite

cubic 5.00 5.0-6.5 2.940-3.220 none
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