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Periclase and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.93.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Periclase and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Periclase and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.