×

Glaucophane
Glaucophane

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg



ADD
Compare
X
Glaucophane
X
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

Glaucophane and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.153.178
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Glaucophane and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Glaucophane and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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