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Musgravite and Axinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.683.26-3.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Musgravite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Axinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Musgravite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Musgravite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Musgravite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Musgravite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.