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Magnesite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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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.

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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.

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