Garnet and Periclase Physical Properties

Garnet

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Garnet and Periclase Specific Gravity

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