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Cinnabar and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties


Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
3.178   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael 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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Cinnabar and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

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Cinnabar and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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

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