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Magnesite and Axinite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Effervesces in hot HCl
-
2.92-3.12
Conchoidal
[10 1 1] perfect
3.5-4.5
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3.26-3.36
Conchoidal
Good on {100}
6.5-7
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Magnesite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Axinite 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 Magnesite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite Vs Axinite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is whereas that of Axinite is .