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Quartz and Magnesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.92-3.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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