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Magnesite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Magnesite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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