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Vishnevite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.92-3.12   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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