Periclase and Garnet Physical Properties

Periclase

Garnet

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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

3.7-3.93.55-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Periclase and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Periclase and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.