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Periclase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
7.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Periclase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Periclase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.