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Magnesite - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Magnesite uses include: refractory bricks, cement,. |
Color |
white, grayish, yellowish, brownish, colorless |
Streak |
white |
Luster |
vitreous |
Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
Cleavage |
perfect |
Hardness |
3.5 -5.0 |
Specific Gravity |
3.0 - 3.2 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
dissolves with warm HCl in the powdered form |
Crystal System |
hexagonal |
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Magnesite from Chewelah, Washington.
Specimen is approximately 3-1/2 inches (8.9 centimeters) across.
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Magnesite from Riverside County, California.
Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across.
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Magnesite from Chewelah, Washington.
Specimen is approximately 2-1/2 inches (6.4 centimeters) across.
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