Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.178
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
MnCO3
  
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.