Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rubellite Physical Properties

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

Rubellite

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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

3.1783.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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)

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rubellite 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 Rubellite 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 Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rubellite 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 Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.