Magnesite and Dumortierite quartz Physical Properties

Magnesite

Dumortierite quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.12Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Magnesite and Dumortierite quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Dumortierite quartz 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 Dumortierite quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnesite and Dumortierite quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Dumortierite quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Dumortierite quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is Not Available whereas that of Dumortierite quartz is Not Available.