Periclase and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Periclase and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Periclase and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Periclase and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.