Home
×

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

Cordierite
Cordierite



ADD
Compare
X
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg
X
Cordierite

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.178
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite 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 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- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Cordierite 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 Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.