Magnesite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Sphalerite

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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

2.92-3.123.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnesite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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

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Magnesite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.