Almandine and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

Almandine

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.303.178

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

none

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Almandine and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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Almandine and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine 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 Almandine and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.