Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.178
  
2.39
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Irregular
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Brucite 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 Brucite 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 Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Brucite 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 Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.