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Boulder Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.178
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Boulder Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal 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 Boulder Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Boulder Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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