Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Grossular Physical Properties

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1783.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Grossular 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 Grossular 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 Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Grossular 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 Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.