Paraiba and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Effervesces in hot HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.13
  
2.92-3.12
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
[10 1 1] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Paraiba and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Magnesite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Paraiba and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Paraiba and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Paraiba and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Paraiba is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.