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Magnesite and Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.92-3.12-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2

Magnesite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Idocrase- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2

Magnesite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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