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Magnesite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.125.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Magnesite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Magnesite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.