Periclase and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Periclase

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.93.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Periclase and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.