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Magnesite and Emerald Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.122.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Magnesite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Magnesite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.