Magnesite and Lazulite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Lazulite

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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

2.92-3.123.04-3.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Magnesite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Magnesite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.