Siderite and Periclase Physical Properties

Siderite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.893.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Siderite and Periclase Specific Gravity

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