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