Chondrodite and Periclase Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
3.7-3.9
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chondrodite and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Periclase 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 Chondrodite and Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chondrodite and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.