Magnesite and Chambersite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
None
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Magnesite and Chambersite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Magnesite and Chambersite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.