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Periclase and Liddicoatite 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Periclase and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Periclase and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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