Nuummite and Periclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37
  
3.7-3.9
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on 210
  
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Nuummite and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Periclase chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nuummite and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.