Magnesite
Magnesite is a mineral with the chemical formula MgCO3. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and vitreous to dull luster.
Magnesite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | MgCO3 |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Luster | vitreous to dull |
| Typical colors | white, light yellow, green, gray |
| Formation | typically forms in sedimentary environments, often as a result of the alteration of magnesian minerals |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft
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