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Periclase and Uvarovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
3.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.