Moroxite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

Moroxite

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.263.178

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Moroxite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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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Moroxite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.