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Magnesite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.123.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Magnesite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Magnesite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.