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Magnesite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
3.76-3.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Magnesite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Magnesite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.