Linarite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35
3.178
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
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Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Linarite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite 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 Linarite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Linarite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite 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 Linarite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.