Diopside and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.178
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Diopside and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Diopside and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside 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 Diopside and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.