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Feldspar and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Magnesite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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