Periclase and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Periclase

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.92.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Periclase and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.