Magnesite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.123.77-3.93

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

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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

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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.