Diamond and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
[10 1 1] perfect
Chemical Composition
C
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.
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