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Caledonite
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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg



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Caledonite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.6-5.763.178
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Caledonite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Caledonite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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