Thulite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Thulite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Thulite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.