Magnetite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.2

2.92-3.12

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

3.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnetite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite and Magnesite 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 Magnetite and Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnetite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnetite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnetite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnetite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.