Demantoid and Magnesite Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.92-3.12

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

6.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Demantoid and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Demantoid and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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