Magnesite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 3.5 – 4.5
Specific Gravity 2.92 – 3.12
Refractive Index 1.509 – 1.72
Crystal System Trigonal
Luster Vitreous,Dull
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.19
Pleochroism Nil

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Magnesite
Mohs hardness of Magnesite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Magnesite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a a Trigonal (Rhombohedral) a = b = c, α = β = γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

Treatments

Dyed to imitate lapis, turquoise (chelsea: common reddish), coral. Acetone test - Blue Chart Gem Identification, Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, 2010, p 8 3.5 to 4.5Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 2.92 to 3.12Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references PerfectUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) 1.509 to 1.720Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Uniaxial/-Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 0.190 to 0.202Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) DoublingMore from other references NilArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) NilArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) White, yellow, brown, black, colourlessUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references Translucent,OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references Vitreous,DullWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references Blue, green, white commonHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) Blue green or white fluorescence may be seen with greenish phosphorescenceMichael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) GreenishHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) TrigonalHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references MassiveMichael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references Magnesite occurs as a primary mineral in igneous or sedimentary rocks or may be formed by the metamorphism or alteration of serpentine and peridotite.Michael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) Magnesite information at mindat.org Brazil&nbsp; Gems, Sixth Edition, Michael O’Donoghue, 2006, p. 426 Gems, Sixth Edition, Michael O’Donoghue, 2006, p. 426

About Magnesite

菱镁矿是一种镁的碳酸盐矿物,通常呈白色、灰白色或无色,偶见淡黄或淡棕色,具有玻璃光泽。菱镁矿是重要的镁矿石,大量用于耐火材料、化工和建材工业。在宝石和装饰品领域,致密块状的菱镁矿常被染色仿制绿松石、青金石等名贵宝石,是市场上最常见的仿制品之一。天然的纯白菱镁矿偶尔被切磨成弧面形宝石,但商业价值较低,主要作为科普和收藏标本。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnesite?
菱镁矿是一种镁的碳酸盐矿物,通常呈白色、灰白色或无色,偶见淡黄或淡棕色,具有玻璃光泽。菱镁矿是重要的镁矿石,大量用于耐火材料、化工和建材工业。在宝石和装饰品领域,致密块状的菱镁矿常被染色仿制绿松石、青金石等名贵宝石,是市场上最常见的仿制品之一。天然的纯白菱镁矿偶尔被切磨成弧面形宝石,但商业价值较低,主要作为科普和收藏标本。
What is the hardness of Magnesite?
Magnesite has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 to 4.5, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Magnesite?
Magnesite is primarily Various.
How much does Magnesite cost?
Magnesite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Magnesite?
Magnesite belongs to the Trigonal crystal system.

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