Magnesite and Orbicular jasper 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
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
  
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Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Magnesite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Magnesite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Orbicular jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is Not Available whereas that of Orbicular jasper is Not Available.