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Powellite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Powellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.23   
2.92-3.12   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{111} Distinct   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Powellite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Magnesite chemical formula.

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Powellite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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

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