Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Partly soluble in HCl.
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.178
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Bustamite 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 Bustamite 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 Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Bustamite 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 Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.