Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.178
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Peridot 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 Peridot 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 Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Peridot 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 Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.