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Periclase and Glass Physical Properties

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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
3.7-3.92.39-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-64-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Periclase and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.