Periclase and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Periclase and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Periclase and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Periclase and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.