Strontianite and Magnesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.792.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Strontianite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Strontianite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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