Ammolite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Ammolite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Magnesite chemical formula.

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

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Ammolite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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