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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1782.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Turquoise 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 Turquoise 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 Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Turquoise 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 Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.