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Agate and Magnesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.92-3.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Magnesite 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 Agate and Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.