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Periclase and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Periclase and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Periclase and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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