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Magnesite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Magnesite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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