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Cassiterite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties


Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
3.178   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

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Cassiterite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

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Cassiterite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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

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