×

Magnesite
Magnesite

Schorlomite
Schorlomite



ADD
Compare
X
Magnesite
X
Schorlomite

Magnesite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.123.77-3.93
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnesite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnesite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.