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Periclase and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.7-3.93.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5.5-64
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
FeAs

Periclase and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Periclase and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.