Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.178
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rutile 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 Rutile 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 Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Rutile 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 Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.