Magnesite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Magnesite

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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

2.92-3.122.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Magnesite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Magnesite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.