Lizardite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55
3.178
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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Mohs Hardness
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6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Lizardite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula
While comparing Lizardite 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 Lizardite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Lizardite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite 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 Lizardite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.