Home
Gemstones


Magnesite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
5-6  

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

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.

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones