Magnesite and Calcite Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Magnesite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Magnesite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.