Magnesite and Zincite Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
5.50-5.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , 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.