Periclase and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Periclase and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Periclase and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.