Magnesite and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
2.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Magnesite and Wavellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Magnesite and Wavellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.