Magnesite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.124-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Magnesite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnesite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.