Labradorite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
3.178
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Labradorite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula
While comparing Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Labradorite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.