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Pinolite

Pinolite

Pinolite

Pinolite

A species of Minerals, Also known as Pinolitstein, Märbelstein

Pinolite is a very rare semi-precious stone mined only in Austria and Spain. When cut into cabochons, the surface reveals a peanut-pattern in black and white. These peanut-like shapes are actually the Magnesite crystals, trapped in a substrate of other minerals. Pinolite is a fragile material, but small amounts are turned into beads, cabochons, and tumbled stones.

Hardness:

3.5 - 4.5

Density:

2.7 - 2.8 g/cm³

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Physical Properties of Pinolite

Colors

Light grey to black, white

Magnetism

Non-magnetic

Streak

Blue

Hardness

3.5 - 4.5 , Soft

Density

2.7 - 2.8 g/cm³, Normal Weight

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Chemical Properties of Pinolite

Formula

MgCO₃CaMg(CO₃)₂

Elements listed

Mg, C, O, Ca, Mg

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