About Periclase
Magnesium oxide, typically colorless or white, often found in contact metamorphosed dolomites. It's associated with purity, transformation, and releasing old patterns.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Greyish, Yellowish, Greenish, Black (due to inclusions), often forms cubic crystals
Geological & Scientific Details
Periclase is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the isometric system. Its chemical formula is MgO. Common crystal habits include granular, generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral octahedral crystals in matrix.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: MgO
- IMA Symbol: Per[1]
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, grayish white, yellow, brownish yellow, green, black
- Crystal Habit: Granular, generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral octahedral crystals in matrix
- Cleavage: {001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on {011}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent