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Magnesite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Magnesite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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