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Glass and Magnesite Physical Properties

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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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Magnesite chemical formula.

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

Glass and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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