Periclase and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Periclase

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.93-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Periclase and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Periclase and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.