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Faustite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in hot HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
2.92-3.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
[10 1 1] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Faustite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Magnesite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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

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