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Periclase
Periclase

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Periclase and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.92.65-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Periclase and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Periclase and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.