Hessonite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Hessonite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.73

2.92-3.12

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

3.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Hessonite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hessonite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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