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Magnesite and Kunzite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.123.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Magnesite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Magnesite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.