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Blue spinel and Magnesite Physical Properties

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
Not Available2.92-3.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue spinel and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Magnesite chemical formula.

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

Blue spinel and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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