Euclase and Periclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
3.7-3.9
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Euclase and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Euclase and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.