Vishnevite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Magnesite

Add ⊕

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

Not Available2.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Blue Gemstones

Vishnevite Vs Plumbogummite

Vishnevite Vs Lawsonite

Vishnevite Vs Kainite

Vishnevite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

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