Allanite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Allanite

Magnesite

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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

3.40-4.202.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Allanite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Allanite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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