Strontianite and Periclase Physical Properties

Strontianite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.793.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Strontianite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Strontianite and Periclase Specific Gravity

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