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Feldspar and Periclase Physical Properties


Periclase and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
3.7-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
two or three   
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Feldspar and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Periclase chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.

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