Magnesite and Albite Physical Properties

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.122.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Magnesite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Albite 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 Magnesite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Magnesite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.