Periclase and Serpentine Physical Properties

Periclase

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.92.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Periclase and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Periclase and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.