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Periclase and Parisite Physical Properties


Parisite 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   
4.33-4.42   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Periclase and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

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Periclase and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.

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