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Magnesite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12   
3.1   

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

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Magnesite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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