Periclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
2.60-2.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Periclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula
While comparing Periclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Periclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.