Uvite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Uvite

Magnesite

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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

2.97-3.142.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Uvite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Uvite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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