Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.178
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
{101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Ekanite 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 Ekanite 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 Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Ekanite 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 Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.