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Periclase and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Periclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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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.

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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.

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