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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Elbaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.178
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Elbaite 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 Elbaite 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 Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Elbaite 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 Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.