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Magnesite and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties

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
2.92-3.122
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5Not Available
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 Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.