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Magnesite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.122.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi3O8

Magnesite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Magnesite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.