Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Gahnite Physical Properties

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Gahnite 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 Gahnite 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 Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Gahnite 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 Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.