Magnesite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

Magnesite

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.123.178

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Magnesite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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Magnesite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.