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Magnesite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Magnesite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Magnesite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.