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Magnesite and Topazolite 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnesite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnesite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.