| Property | Specification |
| Chemical Formula | CaMg(CO₃)₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 184.4 g/mol |
| Color | White, gray, pink, or brown |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 3.5 - 4 |
| Density | 2.85 g/cm³ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Cleavage | Perfect in three directions |
| Fracture | Conchoidal to uneven |
| Streak | White |
| Transparency | Translucent to opaque |
| Refractive Index | 1.501 - 1.515 |
| Specific Gravity | 2.85 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water (especially in acidic conditions) |
| Magnesium Content | 13.6% - 22% |
