Periclase and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
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.
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.