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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.178   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
MgAl2O4   

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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Spinel 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 Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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