Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Afghanite Physical Properties

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Afghanite Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.