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Magnesite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Magnesite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.

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