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Magnesite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C20H36  

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Magnesite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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