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Kyanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties


Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.178   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

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Kyanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

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Kyanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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

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