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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg
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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1783.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
CaF2

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF2

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Fluorite 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 Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.