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Magnesite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.123.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Magnesite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Magnesite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.