Scorodite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Effervesces in hot HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.92-3.12
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
[10 1 1] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Scorodite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Magnesite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Scorodite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.