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Periclase and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite 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   
2.91   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Periclase and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Periclase and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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