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Vanadinite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in hot HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.92-3.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[10 1 1] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vanadinite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Magnesite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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

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