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Magnesite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Magnesite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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

Magnesite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.