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Magnesite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.92-3.123.355-3.433
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect
{???} Good, {???} Good

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Magnesite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Magnesite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.