Afghanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

Afghanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Afghanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Afghanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.