Magnesite and Triplite Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
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Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Magnesite and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Magnesite and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.