Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.178
  
2.56-2.66
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite Iolite 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 Cordierite Iolite 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 Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite Iolite 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 Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.