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Sarcopside and Periclase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.7-3.9
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

Mohs Hardness

45.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Periclase Specific Gravity

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