Magnesite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Scorodite

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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

2.92-3.12Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Magnesite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

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Magnesite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.