Magnesite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Shattuckite

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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

2.92-3.123.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

perfect along [010] and [100]

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

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnesite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnesite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.