Magnesite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.123.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Magnesite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Magnesite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.