Quartz Smoky and Magnesite Physical Properties

Quartz Smoky

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Quartz Smoky and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz Smoky 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 Smoky and Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Quartz Smoky and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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