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Sapphirine and Periclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.583.7-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphirine and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Periclase 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 Sapphirine and Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphirine and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.