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Periclase and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.92.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi3O8

Periclase and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Amazonite 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 Periclase and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Periclase and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.