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Chalcedony and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Magnesite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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