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Magnesite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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
2.92-3.122.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Magnesite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Magnesite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.